Saturday, February 4, 2012

4 Must-Have Tax Apps

Tax year 2011 may be over, but tax season 2012 is just getting under way. Don’t settle for less this year. There are some really great apps out there that can help you stay organized, even on the go.

1. MileBug helps you keep track of your mileage, as well as any expenses you might incur along the way. Perfect for deducting business travel! Available in the iTunes App Store for $2.99 and the Android Market for $1.99.
2. XpenseTrackerallows you to keep track of all of your business expenses in one place – including mileage. XpenseTracker allows you to export your expenses to your desktop to load into Excel. If you like to keep track of your business receipts with the camera on your phone, all photo receipts can also be exported to your computer. This all-inclusive app is available in the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPad and, at only $4.99, is basically a steal.
3. IRS App – If you like going straight to the source with questions about taxes, this is the app for you. It’s compatible with your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, providing you’re running at least iOS 4.2. And only 99¢!
4. Shoeboxed– A receipt tracker and reader that allows you to use your iPhone camera to keep track of all of your purchases. When it comes time to itemize, you’ll be ready to maximize your tax return. This app is available in the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPad. Best of all? It’s free!

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